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Most centenarians live in Het Gooi; North Holland coast also a ‘blue zone’

Data from the CBS indicates that individuals born in the Gooi, Vechtstreek, and along the North Holland coast between 1812 and 1923 have the highest probability of living to 100. These Dutch regions a...

Thomas Berge loses 30kg: 'I want to be the fittest version of myself'

Dutch singer Thomas Berge revealed that he has lost 30 kilograms over the past three years in an effort to become the fittest version of himself. While Berge mentioned that he is currently working on ...

Addition to cheese spread taste test following Press Council ruling

Following a ruling by the Dutch Press Council, an editorial team has updated their processed cheese taste test with a postscript concerning one of the panel members. The addition serves to provide fur...

Brussels reiterates: 'low' hantavirus risk for European citizens

The European Commission has announced that the health risk from the hantavirus for European citizens remains low. This conclusion was reached following consultations between the Commission and the Wor...

GGD: passenger home quarantine checks not necessary

The Dutch Municipal Health Service (GGD) stated that active monitoring of the mandatory six-week home quarantine for passengers of the ship Hondius is unnecessary. Authorities expect passengers to com...

'Could it be an STI', I ask, but Mr. Diekstra thinks not

A doctor describes a rare medical consultation where a young man was accompanied by his mother to discuss concerns regarding sexual health and potential STIs. The physician noted that while parents ra...

Australia quarantines cruise ship passengers and crew for weeks

The Australian government has placed six former passengers from the cruise ship m/v Hondius into a quarantine facility north of Perth. They are required to remain in the isolation center for at least ...

Sports Village Wijk aan Zee on the Village Green: free sports and demonstrations

The Sportdorp event will be held on the Dorpsweide in Wijk aan Zee on Sunday, May 17, starting at 11:00 AM. The event offers a variety of free sports activities and demonstrations suitable for all age...

Healthcare in Gaza collapsing further according to Red Cross

The Red Cross warns that Gaza's healthcare system is collapsing due to severe shortages of medication, food, and medical equipment. Currently, only five out of 33 hospitals and 20 out of 240 medical p...

Employers influence stress-related absence, even when personal issues play a role

Employers are being encouraged to focus on preventing employee stress and burnout by fostering a culture of open communication. Experts emphasize that early intervention and a supportive environment c...

Velsen investigates long social support wait times: ‘It remains difficult to get a grip on the situation’

The municipality of Velsen has commissioned an external research agency to investigate why waiting times for Social Support Act (Wmo) services continue to increase. Despite previous efforts, the local...

American tests ‘mildly positive’ for hantavirus after Hondius evacuation

An American passenger evacuated from the cruise ship m/v Hondius has tested "mildly positive" for hantavirus while traveling back to the United States. The U.S. Department of Health reported the case ...

Hoofddorp to build 400 homes in city center: Houses too close to busy road according to health regulations

The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has approved plans for 400 to 450 new homes in the center of Hoofddorp on the Binnenweg. Local politicians generally support the project despite health authorities' ...

Almost one in three railway crossing deaths are young people

ProRail reports that nearly one in three fatalities at railway crossings between 2021 and 2025 involved young people aged 10 to 29. To address this trend, the rail infrastructure manager is launching ...

British minister thanks Netherlands after repatriation of Hondius passengers

Twenty British passengers from the ship m/v Hondius were repatriated from Tenerife to Manchester and subsequently transported to a hospital near Liverpool for medical observation. The British governme...

Arjan van der Gracht (45) from Heemskerk has rare kidney cancer: Climbing Alpe d'Huzes for charity

Arjan van der Gracht, a 45-year-old from Heemskerk battling rare chronic kidney cancer, will climb the Alpe d'HuZes in June to raise money for KWF Cancer Relief. Following his 40-kilometer walk last y...

René Diekstra previously called Trump an 'idiot.' Now he wonders: is Trump too stupid to know how stupid he is?

Psychologist René Diekstra addresses reader criticism regarding his previous column that labeled Donald Trump as a 'dummy' and a 'liar.' He explores the psychological concept of whether Trump lacks t...

Sleeping apart: unromantic or good for your relationship? ‘Try it for a month’

Experts are highlighting the growing trend of 'sleep divorce,' where couples choose to sleep in separate beds or rooms to improve their health and relationship quality. While often perceived as unsoci...

French Hondius evacuee shows hantavirus symptoms

A French citizen evacuated from the Dutch cruise ship Hondius has displayed symptoms of the hantavirus. Consequently, all five individuals repatriated from Tenerife have been placed in strict isolatio...

Tragic end to Leiden marathon festivities after death of girl (15): ‘The event is no longer important at all’

A 15-year-old girl from Oegstgeest died on Sunday while participating in a half marathon in Leiden. The tragic incident brought a sudden end to the event's festivities, as organizers emphasized that t...

Opinion: Scrapping morning sessions at Flevoparkbad is not about luxury; it raises the question: who is the city for?

Winner Ronald Schröer praises founder of the Netherlands' oldest race: 'Without Pim there would have been no race today'

Ronald Schröer won the Pim Mulierloop, the oldest running race in the Netherlands, which hosted 650 participants on Mother's Day. Held at the AV Suomi athletics track, the event was celebrated for it...

SPF in moisturizer and makeup: Does it work as well as sunscreen?

Dermatologist Marlies Wakkee explains whether the SPF included in day creams and makeup is as effective as dedicated sunscreen. As sun intensity increases with the coming summer, the expert clarifies ...

Rotterdam prepares for arrival of cruise ship Hondius

The Dutch cruise ship Hondius is scheduled to arrive at the port of Rotterdam by the end of the week after all passengers disembark in Tenerife. Local authorities are preparing for its docking, althou...

Leiden Marathon participant dies

A participant in the Leiden Marathon passed away during the event on Sunday. While police have confirmed the death, no further details regarding the individual's identity or the cause of death have be...

Medical checks for Dutch nationals complete, departing at 2:30 PM

Dutch passengers from the vessel m/v Hondius have completed their medical checks and are scheduled to fly from Tenerife to Eindhoven on Sunday. The flight is expected to depart at 14:30 local time fol...

Linda brings sexual trauma team to North Holland: 'I've left my trauma behind, I want that for others too'

Linda Kok has introduced the Expertise Team Sexual Trauma (ETST) to the Noord-Holland region to provide specialized support for victims of sexual abuse. Drawing from her own recovery experience, Kok a...

Passengers head to the Netherlands after Spaniards leave the Hondius

A large-scale evacuation operation involving 23 countries is currently underway for passengers of the cruise ship m/v Hondius. Following the initial removal of Spanish passengers in Tenerife, other pa...

It sounds crazy, but it’s ‘hip’: running a marathon without training. ‘People are egging each other on, like: look how tough I am’

Running long distances like marathons without proper training has become a popular trend driven by social media influencers despite the physical risks. Experts are questioning the wisdom of this behav...

'As a victim, you are left with your trauma even after the bruises fade', Edam photographer Leen Fleuriot raises awareness for violence against women

Edam-based photographer Leen Fleuriot is using analog photography to raise awareness about the lasting trauma of violence against women. Her project aims to highlight the psychological impact on victi...